Contiguous U.S. wetter, warmer-than-average during July; 5th wettest and 30th warmest July on record

The average temperature for the contiguous U.S. during July was 74.3°F, 0.8°F above the 20th century average, according to NOAA scientists. The West and Northeast were warmer than average, while the central and southeastern U.S. were cooler than average. Further north, Alaska experienced its 5th warmest July on record.